I can understand it being used on any type of IFS system but I question it's validity on a straight axle.
With a 24" tall tire and the coilovers at 12"
Typical weight savings from this suspension with power steering to a Magnumforce Suspension can be in excess of 150 lbs. You can post now and register later. 472 cubic inch Hemi in1969 Poison Dart on Wrecks to RichesDrivers side view of 472 Hemi in 69 Dart with Magnumforce conversion.Passenger side view of forward strut in 1969 Hemi DartComplete installation in 1971 Plymouth GTX with 472 HemiAerial view of Magnumforce front suspension installed in 71 GTXOriginal supension from typical A, B, or E body MoparThis combination shown has a translucent purple powder coating, tubular swaybar, QA1 double adjustable coilovers, and 13" Wilwood six piston disc brakes and stock motor mounts.Check out the installation on this 72 Charger with a sweet translucent blue 2-part powder coating process as well as the hot looking billet swaybar clamps, Wilwood brakes with custom blue powder coated calipers, power chromed rack, and billet coilovers.Ride height shown is with Magnumforce XRT suspension and standard spindles which are about 1-1/2" lower than stock.This car is a great example of how easily an A-Body can be converted to a Hemi or 440 car when using a Magnumforce tubular front suspension.
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TTI headers installed on this car measure 1-3/4" to the ground at the lowest
Manual Rack and Pinion Conversion Kit $ 850.00.
You can make it work, just keep track of what you really want out of the whole project. in mind that the collector is measured nearly two feet behind the front axle
The transmission is mounted on the stock crossmember in the stock location which easily establishes the location of the motor plate.
I not sure what the gain will be in using a R & P on a straight axle over using a standard style box.using something like a Volare front clip. (Learn the history of the Mopar A-Body here.) Rack and Pinion conversion.
Installing this system will bring your Mopar B-Body's steering up to modern day standards of steering control and response. You might find that a complete front-end mod is what you need.Have to agree...other then being able to turn the wheels easily at a complete stop, I don't see much gain in upgrading a solid front axle. My brother has two 48 Ford pickuos. point but 2" the majority of the length of the header collector.
BUT, a rack is lighter.I have heard firm feels box's missing parts needed to complete the iunstallation. A-body Mopars always had an inherent weakness here and this will virtually eliminate it. The
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accrued from a 73 Cuda and a 69 Daytona Charger using our 1-1/2" dropped
Unisteer lists rack-and-pinion conversion kits for classic and muscle cars including 1967-'74 Camaro, 1965-'70 Mustang, 1962-'67 Nova, 1970-'81 Firebirds, early Fairlane, Falcon and Comet and 1968-'74 Mopar B- and E-body models. Let us know which options you want for your new kit. Complete accessory kits are available to make for an extremely simplistic method of installing A/C, Alternator, and Power Steering, and Serpentine drive assemblies.Looking at the original suspension from this angle shows all of the origianl components that make it so tough to run long sump shallow oil pans and large tube headers in Mopars. Kit features all of the high quality components needed to transform your Mopar… Today on our 410 sprint car, the guys are assembling the front axle. It's got some real 1960's flair now! The question I have is do I mount the rack to the frame or mount it to the straight axle? We also update the steering wheel, shift knob/adapter, and wheels and tires. Find out what can happen to your steering if you do not maintain the steering components. This car was constructed in the "Frankenstiens Monster" episode of "Wrecks to Richs" seen on TLC.This shot shows the clearances and overall finished appearance with the motor plate and all accessories installed.
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The end result is that the entire front end is so well triangulated that the resistance to torsional twist becomes substantial.
By using our rubber bushed motor plate, engine vibration can also be minimized, or go with solid for the ultimate in strength.Here you can see the relationship of all components including the motor plate, forward struts, tabs, and pulleys on a 426 HemiMagnumforce stocks all of the bars and brackets seen in this photo to facilitate the installation of the front frame strengthening assembly to help resist torsional twist in Mopars.
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Suspension installation video I think a good steering box with power assit would be your best bet, using the factory geometry.There are several kits for straight axle trucks to convert to rack and pinion steering... they all mount the rack to the axle...this eliminates bump steer.. unfortunately they don't make pilothouse kits.... simply search for staight axle rack and pinion and you will find quite a few hitsMounting it to the straight axle is possible (and better), bump steer is a problem in any application. Learn about rack and pinion steering and the benefits to this specific system. How to install an electronic power steering unit in a micro sprint and the benefits of using power steering. 1958-64 Chevy Power Rack and Pinion
73-74 B-body Mopar XRT tubular suspension conversions now available! Here's the Volare type I did. Do keep
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You might find that a complete front-end mod is what you need.The forums of P15-D24.Com, Mopar cars and trucks from mid 1930s to late 1950s 1951 B3B custom high side pkp
Each kit from Speedway Motors is carefully packaged and delivered right to your door. I have run both the stock linkage and rack in my car The rack wins but I do miss the power box when making a 3 point turn. the ground measured at the bottom of the frame near the core support.